Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America The island got its name from the fact that every fort located here was always informally known as "The Castle." Quickly appreciated for its strategic location for...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Patton Museum at Fort Knox 4554 Fayette Avenue Fort Knox, KY 40121 Phone: 502-624-3812 E-mail: [email protected] Location: On 31W just south of the U.S. 60 intersection...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall Site Access: Fee, Daily Site Contact: 830-278-3499 Directions Return to FR 117 continuing straight ahead to FR 140 East. Go for 1.2 miles and turn right on...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the Mountain Pacific Forts Two sets of ruins remain along Bitter Creek at Fort La Clede; the Stage Station and the Fort itself. About 50 feet to the south of Bitter Creek is the La Clede Stage Station, in...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria & Southern Early American Forts Fort Inglish Village Bonham, TX 75418 Phone: 903-583-4811 During the early years of the Republic of Texas Fannin County residents lived in constant danger...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Fort Lancaster P.O. Box 306 Sheffield TX 79781 Phone: 432-836-4391 or 800-792-1112 Fort Lancaster is located 8 miles east of Sheffield on U.S. Hwy. 290 (a scenic loop off of IH-10). Take...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Old Fort Jackson 1 Fort Jackson Road Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: 912-232-3945 History Climb the ramparts of Fort Jackson and it is easy to see why this site was chosen to build a...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the Mountain Pacific Forts Nez Perce National Historical Park Fort Lapwai U.S. Highway 95 Lapwai, ID History The remnants of Fort Lapwai are situated near U.S. Highway 95 in Lapwai, Idaho. Two sites are listed...
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